It's no secret that I haven't blogged for a while. Why haven't I? Two reasons mainly: "business" and self-doubt. Yep. Neither are very good reasons either. Yes, life has been "busy"... I say "busy" because what exactly does "busy" mean? Yes, we've had lots going on including applying for a couple of passports, my British citizenship, my daughters' birthday parties, a trip to visit my in-laws at Easter and the planning and preparation needed as well as planning our long-anticipated holiday to Disney World this month... which we're very excited for, as you can probably imagine!

Not a day goes by that I don't think about my blog. I think of ideas about what I could write about and tips and ideas that I could share. But I haven't written... why? It's not really about busyness. It's been mainly due to self doubt. Self doubt that I am good enough to write... good enough to inspire... good enough to make anything of Finding the Pennies. Here's the thing... I've realised it's the Devil who has placed that doubt in my mind. He is telling me I'm not good enough, telling me that no one will ever read my blog and be inspired by it.

This doubt seriously strengthened when I decided a few months ago it was time to follow my God-given gifts to write, talk and share my money-saving mindset from a more Christian perspective. The Devil has crept in to my weak places and has caused me to procrastinate writing another blog post. He doesn't want me to share the Gospel and our wondrous God and His many, many blessings. The Devil doesn't want me to use my gifts to mentor others, to help others steward their money in a way that honors the Lord. He wants me to give up and shut down the blog. But I won't.

What doubts are you facing today? Are you doubting that you can make any change in your life? Are you doubting your ability to get on top of your finances? Are you doubting that you can use your God-given gifts to impact others?

For me, the doubt stops NOW. No more hiding. No more believing I can't do this. God is bigger than our doubts. God is more powerful than our doubts. With God, ALL THINGS are possible. Nothing is too big for God to handle. Whatever you're doubting today, whatever is holding you back from progressing towards your goals, today... right now... ask God to help. Trust that God will help. Allow God to help and to guide. Trust Him.